In a series of pointed tweets, Van Der Beek condemned Weinstein's actions, expressed solidarity with the women who've been victimized and dismissed the idea that people should write off the experience of being violated as status quo in the film industry.

"I've had my ass grabbed by older, powerful men, I've had them corner me in inappropriate sexual conversations when I was much younger," he revealed. "I understand the unwarranted shame, powerlessness & inability to blow the whistle. There's a power dynamic that feels impossible to overcome."